Explore the often-overlooked skill of reading code in this 28-minute EuroPython Conference talk. Learn why reading code is as crucial as writing it, drawing parallels to language acquisition. Discover techniques for effective code reading, including copy-and-paste strategies, minimal invasive surgery, and code inspection. Gain insights into generating and adjusting states, working with counters and label encoders, and understanding matrix code. Enhance your ability to comprehend and analyze existing code, ultimately improving your own programming skills and fostering better code writing practices.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Why read code
Copy and paste
What Ive done
Minimal invasive surgery
Inspecting the code
Generating States
Adjusting States
Counter
Label Encoder
Matrix
Code
Summary
Taught by
EuroPython Conference
